MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said the Monday evening phone call was unexpected, but welcome. “I received a phone call late Monday night and was invited by Sen. […]
Government
Justice contines push to get ages 16-35 vaccinated, says savings bond program will be great return on investment
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday continued his push to get more West Virginians vaccinated, especially those ages 16-35, where the COVID virus is spreading most rapidly. He said […]
Less than 8% of city voters cast ballots in municipal election
MORGANTOWN — Where do I vote? Morgantown City Clerk Christine Wade said that’s the question her office answers the most on Election Day and something she’s looking to address in […]
Mon Commission seeks savings through justice center refinancing
MORGANTOWN — In 2014, roughly $18 million in bonds were issued to finance the transformation of the former Harley O. Staggers federal building into the Monongalia County Justice Center. Due […]
Kingwood business license ordinance moves forward; council discusses dilapidated buildings and murals
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council opened its Tuesday evening meeting by thanking police chief Charlie Haney for his service. Haney took over as chief in June 2018 after his former boss, […]
Morgantown Votes
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council newcomers Patrick Hathaway (1st Ward), Ixya Vega (3rd Ward), Danielle Trumble (5th Ward) and Brian Butcher (7th Ward) got the support of the city’s voters […]
Committee to present clean-up ordinance to Preston County Commission
KINGWOOD — A proposed ordinance from the cleanup committee will be presented at the next meeting of the Preston County Commission. The ordinance addresses dilapidated buildings, property clean-up, and open […]
Legislators, business leaders get a look at medical technology innovation company Intermed Labs at Mon Health
MORGANTOWN – It’s a bare bones room on the top floor of the upper building of the Mon Health medical park – really bare bones: concrete floor, fluorescent lights dangling […]
Gov. Justice puts up $100 savings bonds as incentive to get shots
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice Monday appealed to patriotism and love of state in asking West Virginia’s 16- to 35-year-olds for their assistance in boosting vaccination numbers. Then, he put […]
City voters cast 567 ballots during early voting period
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown voters closed out early voting on a high note, casting 80 ballots Friday and 123 Saturday. That two-day turnout represents the top two single-day totals of the […]
